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Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.

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Relax and enjoy the view from OB Retreat balcony.
Lounge with a view.
View of Wellington harbour from OB Retreat
Relax on the window seat while watching all the activities on the harbour.
Lounge - books & games to keep you entertained.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Wellington CBD, Wellington
  • Place, Oriental Parade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oriental Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Victoria Lookout
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds, 5 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.

OB Retreat is a spotlessly clean 6 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms, well appointed kitchen, lounge/dining. High speed unlimited fibre optic wifi.

PERFECT Wellington location in Oriental Bay. Great views, close to city, cafes, Te Papa, TSB Arena, parks & beach. Ideal for family, friends or work groups up to 12 people.

The ground floor of 100 year old Villa has 2 bathrooms, well appointed kitchen, lounge & dining area. 2 car parks. Can sleep 12. Five of the six bedrooms have Queen beds. One bedroom has two single beds. We also have 3 foldout beds that can be set up in 3 of the rooms if you require separate sleeping arrangements for singles. Plus there is a couch with a pullout bed! Please note, there is an extra one off cost of $25 per stay for setting up the foldout beds. Refer to Linen cost under additional fees. We also have 1 PortaCot, we just ask that you bring the linen for the babe.

You have all the amenities on your doorstep i.e., bush, beach & urban walks, harbour view plus easy access to essential services. Your accommodation is one street back from the harbour providing a quiet retreat.

Oriental Bay is right by the harbour. OB Retreat is one street back from the bay providing a quiet retreat. The main entrance is via a short private path leading to 24 steps that take you to the front door. The extra elevation rewards you with stunning views!

We have two parks for average sized vehicles on our car deck further up the street that you can use by arrangement. Parking on the street is also an option. It is free after hours or during the weekend/public hols or the first two hours during the business day. Parking permits are $18 per day & can be purchased at the local dairy. Please let us know how many vehicles you will have at time of booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.

Cancellation Policy.
Please be aware that on top of the cancellation policy stated, the credit card cost is non-refundable. We are charged a credit card fee that isn't refunded to us if you cancel, so we will retain 5% to cover this.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20041251
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Wellington

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Oriental Bay, a neighbourhood in Wellington. Embassy Theatre and BATS Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre and Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wellington Town Hall or TSB Bank Arena.
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Wellington CBD, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Oriental Parade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oriental Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mount Victoria Lookout - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Te Papa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 8 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Monkey - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Aye! Empanadas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach Babylon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coene's Bar & Eatery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. on 17 Jul 2026 start from £302, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. located?

Located in Oriental Bay, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Oriental Parade and Oriental Bay Beach. Wellington Central Business District and Waitangi Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pip H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean and great spot for our family catch up, and a friendly host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot nice and clean, parking was available, nice welcoming host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equiped kitchen and great laundry. Very receptive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes. The host was very welcoming and the amenities were excellent. We all enjoyed the amazing views and very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
It was a pleasure to meet you all. Thanks for being great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Secretary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot

We really enjoyed staying at this property. Amazing views, and a great spaces to sit around and chat or eat.We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SolandMona V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect for the best beaches, and te papa museum, Weta workshop and shopping and paua diving! The host was wonderful and made sure there was a bed made up for each of our 14 people.It was a wonderful stay, a place we could make a big pot of soup on a could night and not have to go to a restaurant. Only slight downside ‘a lot of stairs’ due to being on the hill, but the view is worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

Property was great. Lots of room, great view and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wellington stay

Our family enjoyed staying at this property. It had plenty of room and the location was close to downtown and easily walkable. We had great communication with the property manager. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2025
It was a pleasure to host Tassie and her family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

This place was well maintained and comfortable for our large group. We had no issues with our stay and Carolyn's a very helpful host :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we've stayed at this fantastic place and it was just as good as the first time (which was 7 years ago).The place is very warm and welcoming, super clean (really the cleanest place we've ever stayed at). The view is amazing and it only a short walk into the city. Perfect for a group get away.We also liked the added touch of a pillow menu, so you get the best nights sleep.Thanks again for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place

Had plenty of room for me and friends, checking in was nice and easy. The place was clean. Overall enjoyable stay 😃.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carroll M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super comfort, space and location

Great place for our family group. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!!. the view, the cleanliness, the friendly custodian, everything we could possibly need available. Parking was well explained. Steps and entrance are steep and would be a problem for some. Great location, easy access to town. THANKS - wonderful memories made.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place in the city

Our party of 7 stayed here for 4 days and it was a perfect home base for us. Owners were extremely kind and helpful and the whole process could not have been better. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2024
It was an absolute pleasure to host Ryan & his family. Any host would be delighted to have them stay :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wellington Wedding

Fantastic stay at the OB Retreat. Wonderful hosts, amazing views and delivered everything and more that we needed for our family wedding. Totally recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Central Family Getaway

We were delighted with our stay. We were on a Family holiday with 8 of us. The accommodation was clean, well positioned for our Wellington activities, quiet and well equipped. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First class accomodation

A great property and location, immaculately presented and Carolyn was a great host thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Hard to get to and not a lot of parking for such a big house, The house was great view beautyfull.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2024
Thanks for the 5 Star review. For those who are concerned about access, OB Retreat is located in Oriental Bay at the base of Mt Victoria. Like most streets in Wellington, it is elevated. This naturally ensures you have great views of the harbour. We offer two car parks on our car deck for standard vehicles. Should you have more than 2 cars, coupon parking is available on Oriental Parade. OB Retreats location does mean you are only a short stroll into the city and a lot of Wellington attractions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oriental Bay

Location..location...location. Take a jog along the pathway and then a dip in the cool water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Extended family stayed at OB Retreat for a family wedding. Everyone commented that it was the perfect place to stay! Beautiful views, warmth, location to be able to walk a lot & so much more resulted in the perfect stay. Host was fantastic also. Highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H C L.

Beautiful house

Loved our stay at Carolyn’s beautiful Oriental Bay house. The perfect base for going to a wedding on the waterfront. It had everything we needed and Carolyn was welcoming and on hand with any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thanks Heloise - it was a pleasure to host your family. We hope you get the opportunity to visit again. Kind regards, Carolyn & Paul
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raechel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OB Retreat is fabulous with everything you’ll need

As a group of ladies having a large house with 2 bathrooms was just what we needed. The house is superbly appointed with absolutely everything you’ll need and a Gorgeous view to boot. We would highly recommend this property and we would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Weekend

What an amazing property. For a group of 10 ladies, there was plenty of room and a bed for each person. Absolutely stunning views. Communication was seamless and easy. Would love to come back with my family one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Group of 12 mature women

Very high standard of cleanliness Good quality linen Great harbour views Well appointed kitchen Good communication with owners
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Stephens

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Paul and I are a professional couple with two adventurous adult daughters who have long left home. We love living in Wellington and really love everything that Oriental Bay location offers - especially being so close to the harbour and our vibrant city with all its great sites, restaurants and events. We look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

Oriental Bay is the No. 1 exclusive location to stay in Wellington. Close to the city and all it offers while providing a unique harbour side retreat with Mt Victoria & Wellington city on your doorstep.

Come & stay in one of the top 10 suburbs in NZ!
"With Auckland suburbs accounting for the bulk of the top 10, the sole non-Auckland location stands out. Oriental Bay, Wellington is the fourth most expensive suburb in New Zealand.

Real estate agent Phil Mears, from Tommy’s Real Estate, says it has long been one of Wellington’s top-performing suburbs.

“But it’s a bit more exclusive than the others and it’s very tightly held. So there are not many Oriental Bay properties on the market. Values are high though: there are a lot of properties in the $8m to $10m bracket.”

Source: Stuff 7 Feb 2021

At OB Retreat your group can experience all that Oriental Bay offers without spending millions!

What makes this property unique

OB Retreat is set amongst some grand homes of Oriental Bay with beautiful bush, beach & city walks at your doorstep. OB Retreat is one street back from the harbour providing a quiet retreat. The balcony is a great place to relax & enjoy the view any time of day.

Guests say staying "home" at OB Retreat is a pleasure. You have all the amenities on your doorstep i.e., bush, beach & urban walks, harbour view plus easy access to essential services.

OB Retreat is your "home away from home".

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